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The electric vehicle strategy will look at reducing the barriers to electric vehicle uptake, including demand, supply or infrastructure.
The minister for infrastructure and transport, Catherine King, said the government would ensure the fuel efficiency standards work for Australia’s market.
This strategy offers an historic opportunity to develop fuel efficiency standards that learn from international best practice, while recognising the unique needs of Australians.
It will send a strong message to the global car industry that when it comes to transport technology, Australia will no longer settle for less.
Transport is the third largest source of emissions in Australia. This Strategy will help cut our emissions by at least 3 million tonnes of carbon by 2030, and over 10 million tonnes to 2035.
Fuel-efficient and electric vehicles are cleaner and cheaper to run – today’s announcement is a win-win for motorists.
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